Poilievre pitches firebrand conservatism to First Nation leaders. Will they be convinced?
If Pierre Poilievre wants to become Prime Minister, then he still needs to educate himself about First Nation Peoples, says a former Chief.
Analysis
Why cleaning up Canada’s building industry could be a big win for the economy and climate
New net-zero building designs and decarbonizing retrofits could lay the foundation for a green building boom — but the challenges are formidable.
Canada’s hydrogen expectations crash down to Earth
The federal government bet billions on a global hydrogen revolution to secure Canada's place in this emerging sector, but in April it quietly noted the expected market to be worth just 16% of its 2020 estimate.
Nova Scotia offshore wind hopes rise
Focus on a local ports and suppliers in province’s master plan to build wind farms in the Atlantic seen as a positive signal for a planned first five gigawatt capacity auction next year.
Unpacking Big Oil's fierce pushback against new truth-in-advertising rules
New rules to crack down on greenwashing apply to all sectors of the economy, but its the fossil fuel industry and its allies that are scrubbing websites and accusing Ottawa of draconian over reach as the legislation takes hold.
Their land, their choice: When economic reconciliation and climate justice conflict
The Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program will be sector agnostic, allowing Indigenous nations to choose their path to economic prosperity. How might it conflict with the climate crisis?
Ontario bets on sparking nuclear 'renaissance' with new-generation fusion power
The province aims to capture a "multi-hundred billion dollar" market with development of a fusion energy industrial ecosystem centred around a reactor design from Princeton University spin-off Stellarex.
Are Canadians paying ‘wacko’ high gasoline taxes?
The “axe the carbon tax” chants are back. This time the claim is that it has driven Canada’s gasoline taxes too high. Does the data support the claim? Barry Saxifrage takes a look at the numbers.
Powering Up: How Canada keeps the lights on
We're a decade out from the Canadian goal of decarbonization for its electricity supply. Here's how each province and territory is faring in their quest to achieve that goal — and the very different measures they are taking to do so.
The great Canadian climate divide
Western Canada has a lot of explaining to do. Canada’s recently released greenhouse gas inventory shows that every western province has increased its climate pollution since 1990.
Powering Up: Inside Ottawa’s plan to build the clean power grids of the future
Clean electricity is the backbone of the energy transition, but building the power grids needed will be a monumental task. Natural Resources and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson sits down with Canada's National Observer to discuss forging the path ahead.
Germany and the U.K. have cut their climate pollution in half. Here’s how Canada stacks up
They’ve been cutting emissions for decades. When are we going to do our fair share?
Why is B.C.’s carbon tax suddenly so toxic?
A non-issue for voters over the past 15 years, B.C.’s carbon tax is taking centre stage for people increasingly concerned about affordability and swayed by federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's populist messaging.
How your province rates in the global electric car race
These charts show where Canada and our provinces are in the global EV race compared to the U.S., China and European nations … and critically, how that compares to our growing fossil-fuelled fleet.
Industry declares a nuclear renaissance. Will the public be convinced?
There are grounds for such optimism as Ottawa and an increasing number of provinces support its promise of zero emissions. The industry seeks to expand with this encouragement, promising the power foundation needed to achieve Canada's climate targets and energy security.